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Umi Ryuzuki
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Scratch built SDM MkII tug built by UmI Ryuzuki
Scratch built SDM MkII tug 1/48 scale.

Hull started out as polystyrene foam and plywood. Started July 29,2006 and in the water by Aug. 11th for sea trials. Detailed over the following 18 months.

The model is powered by 12vdc using Graupner Speed400-2.33:1 gear drive, and the small Graupner Schottel drives #1761. Separate ESC and Steering control for each drive.

The Lighting is 3mm LED cast into clear, or tinted, polyurethane lamps.

It sails the Pacific Northwest, USA, homeport Portland, Oregon.
Liked by Crispyduck65 and Inkoust and
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  • Umi RyuzukiMaster Seaman
    old link disabled...

    😉
    Liked by RNinMunich
  • Dave MVice Admiral
    Thanks for the info. Simple really. Clear cast resin round a LED and a fine paint brush or even a hollow brass fitting. Brilliant idea. 😀

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